09 May 2023
Many restaurants imposed surcharges during the pandemic, and they continue to do so now. Doug Roth of Playground Hospitality in Chicago joins the Noon Business Hour to discuss customer pushback.
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Doug Roth, founder and president of Playground Hospitality in Chicago, joins the Noon Business Hour. “Why would I charge a customer to pay for my benefits?…” Hear more in the excerpt of the interview!Originally aired May 2, 2023, 2:17 PM Listen to...
15 Mar 2023
Doug Roth of Playground Hospitality comments about Michelin recommending new restaurants in Chicago.
Read MoreMar 15, 2023 | Articles, In The News, Interviews
Doug Roth, founder and president of Playground Hospitality in Chicago, joins the Noon Business Hour. “…It’s a coveted award, but…” Hear more in the excerpt of the interview!Originally aired Mar 8, 2023, 1:35 PM Listen to Doug Roth's...
05 Jul 2022
There's plenty to be taught to their independent counterparts.
"Know Yourself - And Don't Budge" is a rule Doug Roth talks about in Full-Service Restaurant's article for this month.
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Jul 5, 2022 | Articles, In The News
Large restaurant groups and corporate entities can show independents a thing or two about running with purpose and structure. Doug Roth makes comments on keeping your statement clear and concise throughout.
03 Feb 2022
People are really sensitive to change, especially when it comes to price. According to Doug Roth, a restaurant consultant in Chicago, the more affordable a restaurant is, the more attuned to pricing customers are.
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Feb 3, 2022 | Articles, In The News, Interviews
Doug Roth chimes in on National Public Radio on current food prices. If you’ve been noticing prices going up at the grocery store, you can imagine the price of food is going up for restaurant owners, too… “I would say casual, lower end, you have to be very...
21 Oct 2021
Chicago based consultant, Doug Roth, founder of Playground Hospitality, discusses restaurant supply shortages and how it's changing business - on WBBM Newsradio.
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Oct 21, 2021 | Articles, In The News, Interviews
WBBM speaks with Doug Roth about the shortages in restaurant supplies. A shortage of line cooks and equipment in the restaurant industry…. “They have to get, at this point, what they are able to serve….” ~ Doug Roth, founder and owner of...
06 Oct 2021
Many restaurants have been doing much better in recent months, thanks to summer customers, but there's worry the fall and winter could derail their comeback. Doug Roth, the founder of Playground Hospitality in Chicago, joins the Noon Business Hour to discuss.
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Oct 6, 2021 | Articles, In The News, Interviews
Doug Roth joins WBBM to talk about restaurants coming back during the coming colder weather. How will the restaurant atmosphere be affected by the colder climate in this latest era? “The supply chain at this point is creating some havoc…increase in menu...
